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Tiger Woods lost sleep over Trump assassination attempt

Tiger Woods didn't sleep on Saturday night. The 15-time major champion said Tuesday that he was glued to a screen, watching for updates about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

July 17, 2024

Sarr, Wizards’ No. 2 overall pick, goes 0-for-15 in Summer League game against Trail Blazers

The NBA adjustment has been tough for Wizards center Alex Sarr, the No. 2 pick in last month's NBA draft. The Frenchman's struggles continued Tuesday as he shot 0-for-15 from the field in a Summer League game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

July 17, 2024

Mercury top Mystics in Natasha Cloud’s return to D.C.

Natasha Cloud and the Phoenix Mercury defeated the Washington Mystics 97-86 on Tuesday in the guard's first game in D.C. since leaving in free agency last offseason.

July 16, 2024

Nationals reliever Kyle Finnegan added to N.L. All-Star team

The Washington Nationals will have two representatives at Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game. Closer Kyle Finnegan, who was named an All-Star on Monday, will join shortstop C.J. Abrams in Arlington, Texas.

July 15, 2024

U.S. seeks chemistry, balance against Costa Rica in D.C.

It's the final countdown for the U.S. women's soccer team, as the Americans take on Costa Rica at Audi Field in the District on Tuesday in a final tune-up before the Paris Olympics.

July 15, 2024

Commanders add former Panthers GM Scott Fitterer to front office

The Washington Commanders' front office overhaul continued Monday with the addition of former Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer.

July 15, 2024

Stunned sports world condemns assassination attempt against Trump

Coaches and athletes from across the sports landscape condemned Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.

July 14, 2024

Liberty quadruple-team Angel Reese on final possession to end her WNBA record double-double streak

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese brought a WNBA record 15-game double-double streak into Saturday's game against the New York Liberty. Despite late efforts to feed Reese, the Liberty ended the streak by holding the rookie star to eight points in their 81-67 win.

July 14, 2024

Savannah Bananas bring ‘greatest show in sports’ to sold-out Nationals Park

The Savannah Bananas will bring their unique blend of entertainment and competitive baseball to Nationals Park on Saturday for a soldout crowd of adoring fans.

July 11, 2024

Wizards to sign forward Saddiq Bey to 3-year, $20 million deal

The Washington Wizards have reportedly agreed to sign forward Saddiq Bey in free agency.

July 11, 2024

Commanders to support military veterans, high school football players at clinic

Several military veterans will take the next step in a new career path this week in Springfield, Virginia. Through a partnership with the Washington Commanders, the "soldier coaches" will lead a free skills clinic for more than 60 high school football players.

July 10, 2024

Oklahoma State coach declines to suspend player after DUI arrest: ‘I’ve done that a thousand times’

Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy on Tuesday said he won't kick running back Ollie Gordon II off the team after the 20-year-old was arrested June 30 for drunken driving.

July 10, 2024

Cooper Flagg, 17, ‘dominating’ at Team USA basketball camp

Cooper Flagg is only 17 years old, but the Duke commit impressed NBA coaches and players during a Team USA scrimmage in Las Vegas on Monday.

July 9, 2024

Tennis, anyone? Djokovic worries that sport is ‘endangered’ by the rise of pickleball

Tennis star Novak Djokovic says his beloved sport is endangered. If pickleball continues to grow, tennis could go the way of the Dodo, the No. 2 men's player told reporters at Wimbledon last weekend.

July 9, 2024

Northern Virginia natives Yow, Paredes named to U.S. Olympic soccer team

Kevin Paredes and Griffin Yow, a pair of young soccer players originally from northern Virginia, will represent the U.S. at this summer's Olympic Games in Paris, coach Mark Mitrovic announced Monday.

July 8, 2024

Clark’s games draw three times more bets than WNBA baseline

Caitlin Clark has brought more than just eyeballs to the WNBA during her rookie season; she's also brought betting activity to the league.

July 8, 2024

Irvin pitches 8 shutout innings, Winker’s pinch-hit homer propels Nationals over Mets

Jake Irvin threw eight shutout innings before a pinch-hit home run by Jesse Winker propelled the Nationals to a 1-0 victory over the Mets on Thursday afternoon.

July 4, 2024

Nationals honor military on July 4 with first pitch from airman deployed in Qatar

Airman First Class Casey Wallop's ceremonial first pitch fell just a bit outside Nationals Park's home plate on Thursday -- about 6,900 miles outside.

July 4, 2024

Three fencers aim to put D.C. on the sword-fighting map at Olympics

Sporting a beekeeper-style mask, a kevlar vest and a saber, Tatiana Nazlymov takes to the strip at her family's fencing club in Bethesda, Maryland. She'll be one of three fencers from the D.C. area to compete in the Paris Olympics later this month as they hope to cement the nation's capital status as a fencing hotbed.

July 4, 2024

Caitlin Clark, Fever draw largest WNBA crowd since 1999 against Aces

Caitlin Clark can't stop drawing record crowds. She did at Iowa and she's still doing it in the WNBA. Clark's Indiana Fever visited the Las Vegas Aces Tuesday and drew 20,366 people, the largest crowd for a regular season WNBA game since 1999.

July 3, 2024